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MackoBogo – :
a somewhat deceptively great fragrance. Not a classic, and I do wish performance were a bit better, BUT….its gorgeous and masculine, but masculine in an interesting way — there is nothing carnal about this scent. It is akin to the a very refined but dignified (not at all elderly mind you) statesman from Italy or Belgium. And there is something of a quality of antiquity about it, too. A quality of romance and memory. I love when scents can do that. And this does. Its the way the sandalwood and almond rise to the surface at the same moment it seems. The opening is a bit confused but after a few minutes when that almond and sandalwood…and with some of the citrus there…appear, and guid the remaining the evolution here. If i had a complaint it is that following that the vanilla becomes a bit too pronounced. Now, that said, the longevity isnt great. Its ok, but not great. And at these prices it should be better. Projection is low…but its that kind of scent. Up close its just intoxicating. Its like someone reading dante in the original in a tower in Florence. The dry down is elegant, powdery with a clear licorice note. Yes, its a bit of a barbershop scent…but the very most high quality barber in Milan, perhaps. But finally, its not quite a profound scent. Few are. It is however far better than some of the things its been compared to on this thread. And if you dont mind powder and lavender and sandalwood, a very high class barber from the 18th century….in Paris or Rome….then you will like this.
Lomslusylon – :
I am pretty sure that this smell just like 212 Sexy Man. But the longetivity and projection are super poor compare to 212 Sexy Man, not worth the money, even a cent.
Darkexe – :
A sweet gourmand-ish lavender.
Sweet soft licorice, with doses of vanilla, anise, amber, and lavender. Sweet soft blend.
The dry down is absolutely amazing, soft and delicate milky yet vanilla with lavender and
almond milk.. and it’s like a baby powder.
This is unisex and quite giurmand-ISH. Beautiful.
alex985 – :
Very similar to le Male…and not worth the hype to be honest…once more a fancy name catches people interest….not that is bad…it is just ok…..Invasion Barbare is 2 levels above…and many many other fougeres of course…
IlyasHoopr – :
A licorice take on the lavender-vanilla theme. It’s powdery and playful, smells good, but leaves me indifferent. The one HdP (I have 9) that i don’t love.
The powdery accord is distracting and a bit overwhelming leaving the lavender smell like a bored and desperate bystander wondering how did it all come to this.
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монгол13 – :
Very barbershop and masculine. Smells like a close wet shave after a hot towel press at an upper class barbershop in France or Italy using the most masculine shaving cream. Probably the nicest lavendar I ever smelled. Clearly a man’s fragrance and feminine ladies will love this on you.
Bankir – :
Love it! This is most definitely a unisex scent. Girls if you enjoy lavender and vanilla then you must try this beauty. This lovely has gone some way to provide me with a substitute for Kilians Taste of Heaven Verte. I think this a teeny touch more gourmand but its not over sweet. This is a fougere just on the edge of gourmand.
I get the lavender, vanilla, licorice, anise and almond nuttiness. I do get a blast of citrus notes on the opening but they are fleeting. It does smell a touch masculine in the first half hour but then it dries down to my kind of perfection. Warm lavender, vanilla and anise. The amber is not obvious to me but I’m sure some warmth comes from there. I think I could wear this anywhere. It has a timeless quality.
I get good longevity and moderate sillage.
mcvktr – :
this is a fougere with the addition of almond and vanilla. this opens with fresh citruses, bergamot and lavender. after a few seconds i get the vanilla. there is also something here that reads as synthetic herbals or aquatic..but don’t know which note that is, but eventually it does die down and the almond gains strength, and i like this a lot more once almond and vanilla balance out the astringency of the other notes.
yan_zlobin – :
ترکیبی حال به هم زن از لوندر، وانیل و چنتا خرده ریز دیگه
از ابتدا تا انتها همان بوی بد را تداعی می کند با پخش و دوام بالا
به امید بهتر شدنش با گذر زمان نباشید
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Scent & Qualiy: 4/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 7/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 5/10
Affordability: 4/10
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Overall: 5.6/10
VlaZim – :
I wanted to love this and in many ways I do absolutely love it! I love the blast of citrus at the start. I love the flowery powdery, beautiful drydown.
The problem for me is there is a note halfway between (lasts way too long) the opening and drydown that tickles my throat and sinuses. I can’t stand that feeling. Waah! So I won’t be buying a full bottle but I loved certain aspects of this scent. I think the problem note might be bergamot. Glad I bought the sample pack to try a bunch. ^_^
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4/10
fesflerty – :
Sickenly powdery. I could not stomach this. 1828 is the best from HDP.
kukolka_1969 – :
You’re seven years old. You’re in a barber shop, and even though you have no hairs on your face, an old man lathers you up for a shave, and you all laugh as your white foam beard is scraped away. You’re in your hippie aunt’s car on your first trip to go hiking and naming trees, and as you’re driving, the sunlight is dancing through the woods, warming the dried vanilla and lavender flowers hanging from her rear-view mirror. You’re at home and you’re being rebellious. You’ve accidentally discovered your mom’s makeup products, and you’re curious (but repelled) as you smell her foundation powder and those foam puffs she would use to dab it on her face. 1725 by Histoires de Parfums.
sedoi979 – :
This is similar to Invasion Barbare but way less spicy and more vanillic. The sillage and projection is also far quieter. This is a really nice fragrance and similar to IB, but ultimately not a substitute.
BoguMir – :
nice relaxing dry down
alex000000 – :
1725 I was given this perfume as a gift from a generous fellow reviewer! And I have to say it is the most refined lavender and vanilla fragrance I have ever smelled, really top notch. Some have said that it has a barbershop vibe… Maybe, in the if you just had a $200 haircut and shave…
Neislibiowl – :
Spicy vanilla ice cream! This one is very nice and also pretty unique, to my nose at least. Although i don’t get the greatest performance from it, i’d consider getting a bottle.
Gypegnalley – :
Love the dryness, powderness, and spiciness of this perfume. The wood note in it is lovely. Will go well for men and women too.
hbm577intitytek – :
Soft whispers, almost below the threshold of hearing. You cannot pinpoint their source, but you are drawn to them instinctively, a pull facilitated by tugging on strings deep in your mind, the autonomous part over which you have no control.
Casanova does not need to announce its presence with noise and movement, instead you are spellbound, as it lures you in, utterly in the grasp of its arcane knowledge, now forgotten by the rest of the world.
So soft, yet absolutely overpowering, like being fettered and taken away in chains of vanilla pudding, spiced with liquorice and lavender, decorated with the tiniest slice of citrus. Eat up, if you find the almond in the pudding, you get a prize!
*Crunch*
Oh, you found it! Have your prize: a wonderful drydown of creamy woods, vanilla and a touch of amber.
A drydown you could fall into, forgetting all around you, amnesia by bliss.
That is how this Casanova seduces you; by surprise, not by true and tangible force, it lights up what is already inside you, kindles it, altering the balance of your self, to alter your course.
A deceitful lighthouse, pulling you in, instead of warning you of the treacherous reef right beneath the surface of the water, fueled not by oil or electricity, but by siren song.
Come closer.
axiohaday – :
I can see my self wearing a sharp tux with my wife wearing this clean sharp fragrance to a high in restaurant…
tupak1234 – :
Just recieved this masterpiece. I am not a big fan of powdery fragrances, but this one IMO is perfect balanced. Excelent powdery/lemon vibe smell. This one should be rocked at Spring.
10 out of 10 for me.
Longevity more than 10 hours.
If you dont like powdery fragrances then you should try before u buy
xaa1 – :
I saw Bergamot listed in the pamphlet of the discovery set and was expected something more prominent in citrus but upon initial spray down it smells much spicier than expected. Smells, imo, like a classic masculine fragrance like Chanel antaeus but the ingredients stand out. Smells like a quality fragrance. I would not mind owning this one, I could find use for it. I think it is work friendly.
Sillage is on the lighter side. I am always at least mildly impressed by Histoires De Parfums fragrances, I would go as far as to say they are all quite good.
mallpall – :
I love this! Yes, in the beginning it’s a bit harsh but to me it settles after a few minutes. Sometimes I just spray it on my wrist and enjoy catching the whiffs. 😀
Best powdery scent I’ve smelled so far. 🙂
qxi724InsuffBooni – :
Oh, I’m so torn about sweet Casanova. This smells like an expensive vintage French powder. It doesn’t smell old, it just doesn’t smell like baby powder. I do detect lavender, sandalwood, a slight citrus, a hint of amber, licorice, but what I smell most is the powdery note. Now, I love powder in my perfumes, but I find this powder to have a harshness that irritates my throat whenever I inhale. It gets to be too much to wear for an extended period of time. It is too bad that it affects me like this because I do like it. I can see why it’s not a huge hit, but a certain kind of man (or woman) can pull it off. Although it seems to be a sophisticated powdery scent, it has a certain mystique and magnetism that many women/men would find intriguing. I would want to get to know someone who wore this scent around me. Too bad I can’t really wear it. 🙁
prince-of-persa – :
Very powdery sandalwood opening. light village. has a bit of a Le Male vibe to me..Has lavender and was made about the same time. so..
андрей1234 – :
Histoires de Parfums 1725 is a real tribute to Casanova, I mean the actual historical character not a casanova on the prowl. So, what does this mean for the scent? To be honest this is a powdery scent with hints of citrus, almond, and licorice with a bit of lavender and star anise. The opening of this scent is not my favorite, Its is a really powdery opening, think Casanova’s powdered wig. The opening, after holding on for olfactory patience, gives way to a fantastic mid. The amber and sandalwood give this scent some muscle, and then we get the licorice and lavender with some hints of almond, lingering citrus, star anise and vanilla. HdP 1725 then shifts from powdery to slightly creamy and a bit gourmandish, which in my opinion saves this scent and renders it really enjoyable and wearable. I think I read into the hype a bit too much with this one. A lot of people say it has a barbershop vibe, which I think is due in part to people reading lavender in the notes. Its is not a barbershop scent per se, but I feel 1725 is a gentleman’s scent. Now, this scent is tricky to find an occasion to wear it. Yes, I can get all cliche and say; wear 1725 with a nice suit and tie. But no. I think 1725 is what you wear when like Casanova often did; plot. Yes, have you crossed paths with the love of your life and do not have the courage or the right plan to break the ice? Well get home spray on some 1725 for the evening crack open a bottle of red, put on some Otis Redding or Gainsbourg and write a sonnet or pair the perfect flowers to a letter. 1725 will leave you feeling comfortable and romantically inspired.
flashout – :
Powder. All powder. Agree with another reviewer, clean ironed sheets. This smells like sunlight coming in on lukewarm day, softly caressing your slumbering skin with the windows open and the early morning breeze of spring coming through. This isn’t a good fragrance for me, but it is a well composed scent. The sandalwood comes through as it sits, and the lemon continues to mingle with it which is rather off putting for me. It doesn’t seem to sit well on the skin, the oiliness of my body competes with the cleanliness of the scent. 6.5/10
since1972 – :
Smooth soft and powdery with lots of citrus in the top. Amber in the middle and base. A skin scent. This reminds me (same family of scent, not the same scent) of Jul et Mad’s Amour de Palazzo. If you like that, you may like this one. It’s a like for me not a love because I don’t like the base as much as the top. I am not even a citrus fan and I swooned when I put this on but then it loses it for me and goes just to a powdery baby powder makeup in the base without all the complexity lasting throughout.
grodnoazot – :
Sandalwood and powder, this is a dry clean masculine scent. Opens with sandalwood boom! The bergamot is there, it really compliments the sandalwood. This is what I imagine a movie star would smell like
StasGadVader – :
I am not sure why a libertine would want to smell like this. 1725 is a sweetish, warm linen scent, as relaxing as a lazy weekend afternoon spent in bed. Smells just like freshly ironed sheets to me. Not unpleasant at all, but so unremarkable that easily can be mistaken for lots of mainstream fragrances with lack of creativity.
Defors – :
Soft and powdery, with lift from the bergamot and lemon. The citrus evaporates fairly quickly and you’re left with a hint of soapiness (from the lavender?) and a warm, ambery base; like other HdP fragrances, complex and well constructed. Clean-ish… but interesting! I found it enjoyable but far too masculine – that beautiful spicy/soapy lavender is just too macho for me to be able to wear. A clean, friendly, but tasteful fragrance for men.
svetlana_ssv – :
Finally I bought a bottle of this superb product. When I wear it, the first thing that impressed me a lot was a nice blend of Lavender and Vanilla that was mixed with a bit Spicy notes and I can smell a powdery sweetness scent that is really perfect. 1725 is a great perfume for Spring and Fall and It can be wear in Winter, but this is not for warm Summer at all. The scent is awesome, the projection is magnificent and the sillage is moderate. All in all It is a magnificent perfume which never disappoints its advocates!
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HelmInemy – :
EDIT: Wearing this to work today, and it’s really a pleasant scent. Not sure if I would kick out the requested price for it though.
This is a nice clean inviting scent. Is it worth the price tag? IMO not so much. You won’t offend anyone with this for sure.
Cepera666 – :
This smells like pretty much the fanciest powder, ever. It’s really nice, a good solid like; but I’m not paying HdP prices for fancy powder, no matter how good it is.
Serg19868 – :
Chivalry in a bottle. Powdery, sweet, and elegant. Similar to Invasion Barbare? Yes. But not the same. This is a romantic scent best reserved for dates and special occasions. This is what a well groomed gentleman should smell like.
стрелец – :
I smelled somebody else wearing this and it was fantastic. Why does a perfume always smell better when somebody else is wearing it?
pompylhv397intitytek – :
No one has mentioned this but to my nose it has the same Almond note which I equate to Van Clef’s Midnight in Paris. I have always wanted to catch that accord with a much more masculine vibe. I have done that with 1725. Casanova is here. Sexy,appealing and inviting.
dosin – :
The dry down is a soft vanilla baby powder. It’s beautiful, warm, comforting, soft. I’m a woman, I wear it, I like it !
Karambay – :
It’s a combo of warm vanilla and lavender. In opening has somes spices and good citric notes. Smells like a luxury soap. For me, too expensive for what gives. I don’t like soap perfumes and prefer the vanilla-lavender executed like Pour Un Homme de Caron. Good longevity and close to skin projection. For me its a pass…
Baylu4ok – :
Too much lavender and too much powder, evokes an image of a barbershop, a “big no” for me…
Tyom_85 – :
High quality baby powder.
udilshik – :
Lavender clean powder fresh! Done.
dr.drew.1988 – :
A fresh, clean fragrance suitable (in my opinion) for both sexes.
I am not sure how I would imagine Mr Casanova to smell – like this? Perhaps… 1725 is certainly an attractive barbershop-style fragrance that is hard to dislike. The typical descriptions enter the nose/brain upon first sniff – ‘clean’, ‘fresh’, etc. Lavender is present from the off, and also throughout. Vanilla is what helps make 1725 a potential scent for both sexes. A hint of almond and warming amber. In fact, the combination of lavender and vanilla makes me think of JPG Le Male – only a more mature version. Fairly linear scent throughout. Ideal for work, casual days, etc.
If you are looking for a projection beast in 1725, then it is not for you. 1725 sits very close to the skin from the off, surrounding you in your own little sweet-lavender-bubble. Longevity, however, is slightly greater – six hours and it should still be noticeable.
So, as I mentioned, what is not to like about smelling clean and fresh? Performance, if that is your thing. If not, and the odd delightful whiff of yourself every now and again throughout the day is what you want, 1725 should be a welcome fragrance in any collection.
Тимур 1988 – :
This “Casanova” is a smooth operator in a powdery velvet coat of purple lavender. As Giacomo himself would have said, “Be the flame not the moth.” And in the sophisticated sillage of this HdP masterpiece that is the alluring image you will project. After the initial greeting of the sweet talking citrus and anise this quickly moves into a lovers flowery poetry of liquorice and lavender. The almond and amber in the base are sweet but subtle seducing the nose the longer they linger in your company. 1725 is a scent that is so familiar almost gourmand’ish in it’s vanilla but a true classic fougere. The notes fall into place as they should clearly detectable and leave the wearer and those around him desiring more. You can expect a respectable longevity and a discreet personal sillage from this elegant charmer.
Kind Regards, Plat ~
Smell Alike – Think a modern smoother Rive Gauche.
Korob – :
I’d say women can wear 1725 too.
Lepnina524 – :
1725 has an understated beginning that is warm, spicy and sweet, but is nothing particularly spectacular. You think, that was nice, but I don’t see what all the fuss is about. Hang around though, as things get more interesting as the scent develops. After the dry-down it morphs gently into a powdery lavender, with a soapy spice that is really quite pleasant. Again, nothing spectacular, but then it starts to grow on you, and something strange happens. Like the famous lover who is the inspiration behind the scent it has an alluring magnetism that creeps up on you, and before you know where you are you have done something utterly unexpected and fallen in love. Was this deliberate? Perhaps 1725 really is the essence of romantic love in a bottle? You try not to be impressed, but what can you do? You are in love, reality dissipates and you are taken away to a very silly, ephemeral and purposefully deluded place, but there’s nowhere else that you would rather be.
piteryo7 – :
quite attractive and amusing, the star anise is clearly shown from the beginning till the end. the silage is quite tough and harsh as it calms down easily within 5 minutes brings out the star anise to the surface sharp and clear. it reminds me allot of Eau de Frohliche No.2 by Erik Kormann specially when it dries and a bit of Indisch Leder by WienerBlut
dimavs82 – :
So I bought a sample of both 1725 Casanova and Invasion Barbare. Here is my take.
Casanova 1725 – It almost has the same lavender barber shop scent that Invasion offers but without the harsh blast of lavender that invasion has. This scent is mellow and soft. I get a creamy almond vanilla scent from this. It almost has a powdery smell to it but not in a feminine way. Casanova is an excellent name for this fragrance. You’re left wanting more from this scent which is what Casanova was all about. Its like you’re drawn to it but if you get to close and figure it out you’ll be left dissatisfied. Best advise I can give the wearer of this scent is don’t wear it for you, but wear it for the people around you. This becomes a close skin scent after about 4 hours and if you haven’t been able to get the girl close enough to you within those 4 hours of 1st application you’ll lose her. Casanova was patient but didn’t spend too much in one place remember that when wearing this.
*Longevity – Good not great 6-8
*Projection – Good but soft
*Year round scent easily worn in the warmer months unlike Invasion Barbare
Invasion Barbare – At first sniff I thought it was a little too harsh of a scent. I get a serious blast of lavender. If I was to describe how heavy it starts off – think of Sandalwood by Art of Shaving and mixing in lavender. Its softens with a bit of vanilla but the heavy lavender lingers. Ideally when you walk by a person the draft you will create should make the person smelling you, think…sweet but masculine and distinguished (just left the barbershop) Its like clashing heavy and soft together. Invasion is a great name for this scent because people will feel invaded by you when walking by but very happy that you did. I think this fragrance smells better to the people smelling you than it does to the person wearing it. The lavender blast is a bit too much. Maybe with the right atomizer it will air it out and soften it more.
*Longevity – Great!! All day
*Projection – excellent, it will concur and invade
*Fall/Winter wearer this at in the colder months, too heavy for the summer
zla-77 – :
For once I agree with reviewers detection of notes here on Fragrantica. This is anis/licorice on lavender/vanilla.
Very charming and very nice. I find it changes a little dependent on weather and what soap I used in the shower. Sometimes I find the anis/licorice a little too sharp. But when the balance is tilted the other way, I love this fragrance.
Pretty linear, the lavender/vanilla is blended, not serial as in Caron puh or Taste of heaven.
Unisex they say, but come on. Casanova was amongst the greatest seducers of the charming kind. (Not the masculine rake Don Juan type).
So great fragrance for the charming man who says no to loud powerhouses, wimpy aquatics and big leather chypres.
9/10
Gorech – :
This one have character its like a dusty sweet lemon powder nice and safe
killhim1980 – :
this one smells like a luxirious baby diaper.. does it smell good ? it actually does 🙂
igor-mirik – :
Potent licorice-and-lavender-over-amber up top and into the heart. Lavender carries on over the base, which is surprisingly sweet, and includes scents of cocoa, iris, patchouli, and stone. None of this is groundbreaking, but it is beautiful, wearable, and a kind of a Goldilocks ‘just right.’
cemneriertied – :
My thoughts on my single wearing of 1725:
It’s surrounded by an aura of beauty and charm. It’s a very “pretty” fragrance. It’s just not something I care to smell like. I would say it’s powdery, vanilla and lavender battling to dominate with citrus and licorice trying to make it to the front of the line, but both relegated to minor roles. I’ve not sampled Invasion Barbare, but I do find some similar familial traits with Le Male and Caron Pour un Homme, and even a little Third Man. I will say that the notes seem very well blended and it strikes me as very gentlemanly. But like I said, I prefer the more exotic, darker fragrances. Slightly better than average projection. Good longevity. My rating 7.0
kerya – :
It’s a rich smelling citrus and powder blend that dries down to what smells like an expensive talcum powder. This is the most powdery fragrance for men that I’ve ever smelled.
The citrus is light at best and I don’t pick up the lavender. I’m tempted to order a bottle of lavender from Demeter to layer it with.
merig – :
This is a sweet, dandy Barbershop scent. Rather delicate and effate, with a slight touch of baby powderiness from the lavender.
Fans of Gaultier’s “Le Male” should check this one out, because it has many similarities, but is more diffuse and natural smelling.
ROLAND – :
I like this better than Invasion Barbare.
1725 has that classic fougere appeal – but in my opinion, it’s far more modern. The powdery sweetness almost takes this in a Dior Homme direction, while maintaining a serious tip of the cap to classic masculine fougeres of the past.
If you thought Dior Homme was too feminine, or thought Invasion Barbare was too classic, or, you’re just looking for the best of both worlds – I think this is something you’ll really enjoy.
As far as quality of ingredients go, yes, Invasion Barbare is absolutely best in class. However, I get greater joy wearing 1725. It suits me better as a man in his late 20’s. It’s got just enough old-school to make me think of my father, but more than enough new-school to NEVER make my wife or other girls think of old men.
This is a classic for a new generation.
vovikoid – :
@hamtoo
No these two scents (1740 – MDS) and (1725 – Casanova) are COMPLETELY different… no mistaking them for each other.
Although I would say generally that the perfumed court is pretty reliable…
lessnick1 – :
Hi. I got a sample of this from “The Perfumed Court” and is very very similar to the sample I previously got of “1840 Marquis de Sade” from TPC. Does anybody know if this two fragrances are pretty much similar? Or if “The Perfumed Court” is dependable? Thank you very much for help me with this questions!
va13261 – :
Yep, very similar to Invasion Barbare. I find the anise most prominent followed by the vanilla. Lavender lags behind those two a good bit. Very nice but something about it puts it a notch behind IB. Maybe its the ingredient quality like others have said.
joni18sm – :
The sweetness catches your attention immediately the first time you try it and it stays true throughout the longevity of the scent. The citrus linger for only a few minutes at best. The lavender, anise, sandlewood, of course vanilla and amber notes give it that barber shop quality. Try it a second time you will probably like it more because the overwhelming sweetness will be expected. If you like powdery/dry fragrances as I do, you will enjoy this scent most likely. Masculine and appropriate for any occassion or situation. I would consider it a fall and winter scent because of it sweetness. Honestly I can’t see anyone disliking this fragrance but it can be cloying if you wear too much ..A little goes a long way and there is no need to reapply during the day. Over all a well crafted fragrance
dyuwckreti – :
Casanova indeed!
Dirty lavender, citrus, warm vanilla and a touch of amber.
I know iris is not listed, but i feel like there is a touch of iris in here.
This is what a modern gentleman would wear. It really evokes that sort of feel to it.
I don’t understand the connection to Invasion barbare. I think they’re completely different.
Slightly disappointed in the projection and silage. It was below average for me. Excellent longevity.
Meglg478elipseskism – :
Definitely not Invasion Barbare based on a first wearing from a sample bottle direct from PdH. Similar middle character but is much toned down, whereas the top is harsher. Dries down quickly, as noted by a previous review.
A very pleasant fougere. Powdery, but well-blended. I wish I had never tried Invasion Barbare, because if I didn’t know there was an even better fougere out there, I would have no problem paying the full $125 for a 60mL bottle of 1725. Superb scent I would fully recommend to anyone not willing to pay double for IB. 8/10.
DUDA – :
I bought yesterday at 75% reduction, wooh, wooh. Put on this morning and had a blast of recognition that I couldn’t at first name…. Blew me away when I realized it was all-time fave Invasion Barbare. The nicest possible surprise it is possible to conceive. But it also smells very much like Pour Un Homme, another wonderful smell. And, wonderfully, smells like itself, 1725. One of those great scents that are so very RIGHT in so many ways that you could wear forever. I definitely prefer IB, which is peerless, but who cares?
I paid $51 for 120ml of 1725 while IB is $250 for 60ml. Maybe I’ve let that cloud my judgement. I doubt it though.
fuckmim – :
nice stuff, I can see why they call it Casanova , to me sort of like the appeal of Antico Caruso.. or along those lines is my first impression. 1725,
very smooth light fragrance that is deceptively masculine. A sweet, alluring gentlemanly fragrance. I can see what appeal from the opposite sex on wearing 1725 The ladies will not see you coming lol,. they never had a chance. Casanova or 1725, which ever suits your fancy but this fragrance will speak for your amorous intentions..other scents announce it loudly , this one is subtle, maybe sneaky is a better word, They will want you to stay awhile..I like it. romance is in the air.
Thumbs way up.
VeniaminBartsov – :
What’s in a name? Should I judge this scent solely on the era of 1725, 2013, 2001(the date of 1725’s formulation) or the man himself Casanova. To be fair, you almost have to ask yourself: What would a philanderer smell like? I don’t know…maybe lavender, vanilla, licorice, amber, etc. A naïve woman could easily find herself in a gigolo’s web if he’s wearing 1725. This scent is assembled with a plethora of inviting notes that could swoon a 50 year old nun. This is a fairly soft scent with big time sillage. I urge you to spray it on your clothing or scarf for that extra umph! Note after note, stage after stage, you will soon realize that your nose will become one with your arm. This stuff is balls to the wall good. Ok…it’s established. If you’re a Playa from the Himalayas, you should indulge in this scent.
shota-3 – :
Oh wow, this is a beautiful man’s fragrance. It smells slightly retro in a great 60’s mod, yet still contemporary way. I think this is all man…like a clean handsome Gregory Peck. I love that 1725 is distinct yet still light, fresh, and has a zing of citrus. There is a teeny tiny hint of old world, or a library filled with old books and antique furniture, just to keep things interesting.
disapisa – :
Good, but not seen as special. I prefer the other brand’s collection.
Slightly spicy and slightly sweet. Interesting but not great I think not.
I rank it well:
Smell: 7/10
Projection: 7/10
Longevity: 7.5/10
screamingveins – :
What could one possibly criticize about this scent? It smells very nice and has good longevity and some sillage… I guess in my case it simply leaves me cold as if it were one among so many other “OK” perfumes I can sample at any perfume shop.
I had my own expectations in general and in particular after sampling the enthralling Marquis de Sade, which is very hard to take (I even got angry at the perfumer one night I found it, simply put, faecal) BUT you can say there is a link between the name and the scent… some sort of search in that one. Here, the opposite. A nice scent that smells like many other and one that never ever I’d relate to any interesting guy such as Casanova or any other. I won’t be harsh since the name of perfumes hardly mean anything to me anyways… but in this case the brand caught my attention for its quality and its sort of “game” of evocation and unique mixes… well… here I don’t see that. Or, to be honest, it is not what I imagined it to smell like… this is too Marie-Antoinette… powdery, girly in a commonplace way, nothing short of talcum, clean in just-showered-babies kind … and perhaps it does evoke palaces and secretive women of that time… but I expected this to be sexy as hell, not bitchy. Masculine, not obviously old grand ma. I mean, no problem with those perfumes… I like them! What I intend to say is: there are many more interesting ways to make a men’s scent androgynous if that’s the intention. Many more original and less “safe” ways to face these challenges, something I expect from niche and particularly from this bra